The Armstrong Family Foundation
To perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of the Arizona community foundation, an az nonprofit corporation, so long as the Arizona community foundation, inc. Remains a qualified organization.
The Armstrong Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Armstrong Family Foundation gave $386K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $386K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $386,028
- -92.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $386,028
- -92.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $386,028
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Armstrong Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Arizona Community Foundation ($386K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $386K (2021) to $5.3M (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $386K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Funding of DAF Upon Dissolution of Filing Organization | $386,028 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-29,208 | $387,474 | $386,028 | 1 | $-29,208 |
| 2020 | $431,707 | $-413,553 | $5,311,471 | $5,292,703 | 1 | $-413,553 |
| 2019 | $6,150,972 | $26,794 | $434,340 | $402,306 | 7 | $26,794 |
About The Armstrong Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Armstrong Family Foundation is a public charity, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $386K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Armstrong Family Foundation is led by Steve Seleznow, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 8 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Steve Seleznow
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James D. Armstrong
Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Mekosh
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Lowell
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Armstrong
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Belfer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jo-Ann Armstrong
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyla Quintero
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeff Sauter (2019–2020) — Secretary & Treaurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Armstrong Family Foundation
How much does The Armstrong Family Foundation give each year?
The Armstrong Family Foundation gave $386K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $5.3M across 1 grant.
Where does The Armstrong Family Foundation operate?
The Armstrong Family Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is The Armstrong Family Foundation's EIN?
The Armstrong Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0846677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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